Jerald “Jerry” Tullio was born Nov. 9, 1933, the son of Frank and Frances Tullio.
Jerry was graduated from Paonia High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1952 to 1956.
After receiving an honorable discharge, Jerry, along with his brother, Frank, purchased a restaurant in Ridgeway, Colo., where he met and married Donna Brown.
From this union, three children were born, Tami (Kevin) Williams of Rangely, Colo., Jeri (Bob) Prescott of Grand…


